Drone strike hits Petro Dolphin tanker off Oman coast in Strait of Hormuz

A Petro Dolphin oil tanker was attacked by a drone off the coast of Oman, producing black smoke plumes. The incident occurs in the Strait of Hormuz region, a critical chokepoint for global oil transit, and follows a pattern of maritime attacks in the area. Attribution and extent of damage remain unconfirmed, but the strike raises risks to shipping and energy flows.